Couples Golf Trips to Italy
Golf in the morning, a long lunch over a glass of something local, a spa or a boat in the afternoon. For a couple, Italy is less about the scorecard than the life around it, and Verdura in Sicily, Argentario in Tuscany and Villa d'Este on Lake Como each blend resort golf with food, wine and the coast better than almost anywhere.
Photo: Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Sicily via Google.
Who this trip suits
A couples golf trip is a balancing act. One or both of you want to play good golf, but neither wants the week to be only golf, and the destination has to give the non playing hours as much as the round. Italy is made for it. The resorts that matter, Verdura in Sicily and Argentario in Tuscany, are self contained five star estates that pair championship golf with a spa, fine dining and the sea, the kind of place where you finish at lunch, eat well, and spend the afternoon by the water.
It suits couples who want a relaxed pace, good food and wine, and golf that is enjoyable rather than punishing, with one partner happy to play while the other has a spa, a lake or a town to fill the morning. Pick a single base for a quiet week, or pair Lake Como and the historic Villa d'Este course with a few days in Milan or the lakes for a trip that is half golf and half holiday.
The courses to build it around
Verdura, East and West · Kyle Phillips
Sir Rocco Forte's Sicilian resort holds 45 holes by Kyle Phillips, the East and West championship courses opened in 2009 plus a short par 3 layout, running along the Mediterranean with a hotel, spa and beach. The natural heart of a couples week in the south.
Argentario · PGA National Italy
Opened in 2006 on the Monte Argentario peninsula in southern Tuscany, this par 71 became Italy's PGA National course in 2019. It sits inside a wellness resort and spa above the Maremma coast, polished, sheltered and made for a relaxed pairing of golf and the table.
Villa d'Este · Peter Gannon, 1926
A par 69 of 1926 by Peter Gannon at Montorfano near Lake Como, woven through chestnut and pine, and the course that has hosted more Italian Opens than any other. Pair it with the grand Villa d'Este hotel on the lake for the most romantic base in the north.
The northern lakes
Around Como, Garda and Maggiore the courses are short on length and long on view, easy, scenic golf that leaves the afternoon for the boats, the gardens and the lakeside towns. Ideal for a couple where one plays and one does not.
The spa and the table
Verdura and Argentario both pair golf with a spa and serious cooking, so the non playing hours are as considered as the round. A couple shares the long lunches, the wine and the evenings rather than just the tee times.
Beyond the golf
Italy fills the rest: the temples and markets of Sicily, the hill towns and vineyards of Tuscany, the villas and ferries of Como, with easy flights into Palermo, Rome, Pisa or Milan.
Designers and dates verified June 2026 from the resorts and recognized course databases. Verdura's East and West courses were designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2009; Argentario opened in 2006 and became Italy's PGA National course in 2019; Villa d'Este was laid out by Peter Gannon in 1926. Access, conditioning and green fees change, so always confirm with each club before booking.
A sample couples week, day by day
Arrive and settle in
Fly into Palermo for Verdura, Rome or Pisa for Argentario, and open with dinner and a quiet evening at the resort.
The championship course
A morning on Verdura's East or West, or Argentario's PGA National layout, then a long lunch and an afternoon at the spa or the beach.
A coast and town day
A second round for the golfer, or a day off the course in the markets and hill towns, the sea and the wine for the non golfer.
A second course and the spa
The resort's other layout or a short scenic course nearby, then a spa afternoon and a final dinner by the water.
A last morning and home
A slow breakfast, a final nine or a stroll through town, then the short drive to the airport and home.
Indicative green fees and when to book
| Course | Style and note | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Verdura, East or West | Kyle Phillips, Rocco Forte resort, Sicily | about 150 to 230 EUR |
| Argentario | PGA National Italy, Tuscan coast resort | about 100 to 160 EUR |
| Villa d'Este | 1926 Peter Gannon course, Lake Como | member and guest rate, confirm |
| Northern lake courses | Como, Garda and Maggiore, short and scenic | about 80 to 140 EUR |
Best time to book: April to June and September to October give warm, comfortable weather in the south and on the Tuscan coast, while the northern lakes are best from May to September; high summer is hot and busy, so book 3 to 5 months ahead for the best resort rooms and tee times. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan an Italy couples golf trip
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and how much golf you want in the week, and a concierge will build a Sicily, Tuscany or Lake Como trip for two around Verdura, Argentario or Villa d'Este, costed for the couple, with spa, dining and a car, and no obligation.
Italy couples golf questions
Where is best for a couples golf trip in Italy?
Three settings suit couples best. Verdura in Sicily is a self contained five star Rocco Forte resort with 45 holes by Kyle Phillips, a spa and the sea. Argentario in Tuscany pairs Italy's PGA National course with a wellness resort and the Maremma coast. Villa d'Este on Lake Como joins the historic 1926 Peter Gannon course with one of Europe's grandest lakeside hotels. Pick one as a base, or pair the lakes with a few days in a city.
How much does a couples golf trip to Italy cost?
Green fees at the resort courses run from roughly 90 to 230 euros depending on course and season, with a five star resort base adding a premium. A four to five night couples trip for two with golf, a spa hotel, dining and a car typically lands in the mid thousands per couple. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a couples golf trip to Italy?
It depends on the region. Sicily and the Tuscan coast play well from April to June and September to October, warm but not fierce. Lake Como and the northern lakes are at their best from May to September. High summer is hot in the south and busy everywhere, so the shoulder months give the warmest weather with the most romantic, quietest feel.
Is Italy good for a non golfing partner?
Few places are better. Verdura and Argentario both pair golf with a spa, fine dining and the coast, while Lake Como adds the gardens, the boats and the lakeside towns. A non golfing partner has the spa, the food and the scenery to fill a morning, and the couple shares the afternoons, the long lunches and the evenings.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.